NREL: Midwestern electrofuels could become energy superheroes

The Fantastic Three—Combining corn fields, wind energy, and waste carbon dioxide from biorefineries could revolutionize ethanol production. Videos from iStock.

October 27, 2023

BY Zia Abdullah, laboratory program manager, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Wolf Carbon Solutions to refile Illinois CO2 pipeline permit in early 2024

By Erin Voegele

42 minutes ago

Carbon Capture Business

Wolf Carbon Solutions U.S. on Nov. 20 announced it has voluntary submitted a motion to withdraw its current certificate application with the Illinois Commerce Commission, but plans to update and refile an application with the ICC early next year.

By Lummus Technology

4 hours ago

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Production Business

Lummus Technology has announced the commercial availability of its ethanol-to-SAF process technology. The technology provides operators with a large-scale, commercially demonstrated solution to reduce the aviation industry's GHG emissions.

By British Airways

November 17, 2023

Business Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Project Speedbird – a joint partnership between Nova Pangaea Technologies, LanzaJet and British Airways – has secured new funding totaling £9 million from the Government’s Advanced Fuels Fund competition.

By Erin Voegele

November 17, 2023

Policy Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Reps. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., and Zach, Nunn, R-Iowa, on Nov. 15 announced the introduction of a bill that aims to update the USDA’s Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical and Biobased Products Assistance loan guarantee program.

By SAFFiRE Renewables LLC

November 16, 2023

Cellulosic/Advanced Business Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Conestoga Energy and SAFFiRE Renewables LLC announced on Nov. 16 their agreement for Conestoga to host SAFFiRE’s cellulosic ethanol pilot plant at Conestoga’s Arkalon Energy ethanol facility in Liberal, Kansas.

Carbon Capture & Storage Summit

June 10-12, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER | MINNEAPOLIS,MINNESOTA

Capturing and storing carbon dioxide in underground wells has the potential to become the most consequential technological deployment in the history of the broader biofuels industry. Deploying effective carbon capture and storage at biofuels plants will cement ethanol and biodiesel as the lowest carbon liquid fuels commercially available in the marketplace. The Carbon Capture & Storage Summit will offer attendees a comprehensive look at the economics of carbon capture and storage, the infrastructure required to make it possible and the financial and marketplace impacts to participating producers.View More

North American SAF Conference & Expo

September 11-12, 2024

SAINT PAUL RIVERCENTRE | SAINT PAUL,MINNESOTA

The North American SAF Conference & Expo, produced by SAF Magazine, in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) will showcase the latest strategies for aviation fuel decarbonization, solutions for key industry challenges, and highlight the current opportunities for airlines, corporations and fuel producers. The North American SAF Conference & Expo is designed to promote the development and adoption of practical solutions to produce SAF and decarbonize the aviation sector. Exhibitors will connect with attendees and showcase the latest technologies and services currently offered within the industry. During two days of live sessions, attendees will learn from industry experts and gain knowledge to become better informed to guide business decisions as the SAF industry continues to expand.View More